Justin Mattera

Finally doing an “About Me” post—getting a family pic is near impossible, so that’s why it took so long! Over the last 6 months, a few thousand people have joined my journey of writing biblically centered and practical theology. Thanks for being a part! It means the world to me, and I’m excited to share more about myself.

FAMILY
I have 5 kids, aged 10 to 10 months as of this post—3 boys and twin girls. My wife and I were college sweethearts, and I proposed to her the day after I graduated. Outside of Jesus, she is the best thing that’s ever happened to me. I love her and thank God for her regularly ❤️

CHURCH
I’ve pastored for over 10 years now in my hometown, NYC. In 2017, with a group of amazing people, I planted @zionnyc. It’s been one insane journey that I wouldn’t trade for anything. Our first location was in Brooklyn, NY, and we recently launched @zionstatenisland.

CAREER
My degree is in Business Finance, and I’m probably what would be classified as a serial entrepreneur (unfortunately). A few weeks after graduating (and proposing), I started @mattera_mgt, which has allowed me to work with some of the greatest churches and nonprofits in the country. In 2019, I started @blendbayridge, which became @cityleaguecoffee in 2023. We just opened our second location and ship amazing coffee all around the world! (Try it out 😉).

PASSION
My passion has always been reading, writing, and teaching. My dad is also a pastor and started training me in apologetics and theology from a young age. I love the Bible and learning everything I can about it. A while back, I realized that was my “one thing” in life to do. After years of reasons not to, I finally took the plunge and put my writing out there for the world (or at least a little corner of it) to see. I love to engage others in thought, debate, and life in Christ. My hope is to make theology and the Bible more accessible for everyone to understand and apply.

STORIES
On my stories, you’ll probably find the books I’m reading, the things I’m doing with the kids, and the church I love to pastor.

Writing is joy enough for me, but engaging with others while I do it is icing on the cake! Thank you again for being a part!